Swahili
jumbe
JOOM-beh
How to say it
SwahilijumbeJOOM-behsoon
Englishvillage elder, chiefsoon
Frenchchef de villagesoon
Meaning
a village elder or chief, respected for wisdom and experience.
Good to know
Jumbe is used to talk about someone who has authority in a village setting.
Examples
- Jumbe alitoa ushauri mzuri kwa vijana.The village elder gave good advice to the youth.
- Watu wanamsikiliza jumbe kwa makini.People listen to the elder carefully.
- Jumbe aliitisha mkutano wa kijiji.The village chief called a village meeting.
- Je, jumbe wa kijiji hiki ni nani sasa?Who is the chief of this village now?
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